Government
By TAPINTO CLARK
September 8, 2025
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark provided the following update about paving and roadwork for the week of September 8.The following roads have been completed and are awaiting any necessary striping, which is scheduled for early next week:Fairview RdRidge RdHilltop AveKennedy DrAvon RdEton Pl On ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Prince Rodgers Avenue bridges spanning Route 287 are poised to undergo considerable upgrades in the coming years, according to a presentation made before the town council in late August by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. DOT regional coordinator Patience Sengbey ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council on Tuesday will take up contracts marking the transition from its retiring city manager to his recently named successor.Under a change to his existing contract, George Brown, who is scheduled to retire on Jan. 4, will become city manager emeritus on ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Driver license services are expected to be available at Coconut Creek City Hall beginning in the summer of 2026, city officials announced last week. It will be part of a broader effort already underway to bring county services closer to residents. The Broward County Tax ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Hawthorne’s municipal council moved quickly this week to address an urgent infrastructure issue, approving emergency funding and a contract to replace a deteriorating section of the borough’s water system.During its meeting on September 3, the council approved an emergency ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a borough council meeting held Sept. 2, Mayor Matt Anesh presented a proclamation in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and encouraged South Plainfield residents to ‘celebrate and recognize the progress that has been made towards an ...
Princeton, NJ – As the municipality turns its attention to finding a replacement for Elizabeth Kim, the historic preservation officer who will retire at the end of this year, Experience Princeton, the town’s special improvement district, is moving ahead with its search for a new executive ...
Princeton, NJ – Elizabeth Kim, who for the past quarter-century has been involved with historic reviews of buildings from the 18th to 21st century, has announced her resignation and retirement from her position as historic preservation officer, effective December 31.In a September 4 letter to ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday evening, the Plainfield City Council will have the opportunity to approve an agreement with a Springfield-based communications provider who would install an city-wide emergency warning notification system. At the August meeting of the governing body, Mayor Mapp called ...
WAYNE, NJ — A large group of state, county, and local officials gathered Thursday morning for the ribbon-cutting of a new six-unit affordable housing development for veterans on Meadow Road in Wayne.Two Wayne Residents: Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way and Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano - Photo Credit: ...
NEPTUNE - In advance of tomorrow's upcoming Neptune Township Committee Meeting, residents can review the published agenda. The Committee's workshop begins at 6PM and the Regular Meeting begins at 7PM. This meeting will be in-person and will be streamed live via townhallstreams.com. Public ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough local government announced Sunday evening on social media that water hydrants will be flushed on Monday, September 8, possibly affecting water service.According to the Borough, the water department will be flushing hydrants along Nank Street, Park Ave, Greely ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Resident Charles Bambara mentioned at the recent township committee meeting that Sara Sherman, Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee [FMAC] member, is moving out of the township. “First, I'd like to acknowledge and commend Sara for her significant contributions to our communities, ...
POMPANO BEACH - Many Pompano Beach residents may not realize that their city is home to a small but deeply meaningful piece of American history. At Founders Park, the city’s 9/11 Memorial features an authentic piece of steel from one of the fallen World Trade Center towers. According to the Pompano ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The National Weather Service did not provide a name for the recent storms that swept through the township and adjoining areas, but that doesn't mean the high winds and pounding rain didn't leave behind evidence of a serious weather event.To help homeowners clean up after the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Democratic candidate Dan Crisafulli says he was harassed at Wednesday night’s Common Council meeting, claiming two attendees heckled and threatened him during and after the session, prompting a police investigation.Crisafulli said the harassment involved two people who were supporters ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Township Council has issued a proclamation declaring September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in hopes that this will encourage community members to become more aware of both the importance of being prepared for emergencies and the planning resources that are ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the creation of the Office of Strategic Defense Investment aimed at elevating New Jersey’s defense sector. The agency will be housed within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA.)Specifically, the Office will be tasked ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The Florida League of Cities has awarded Commissioner Joshua Simmons its Gold Certificate of Excellence, recognizing his leadership and commitment to public service. The Gold Certificate represents the highest honor, designed to strengthen the effectiveness of municipal leaders ...
The New Providence Fire Department invites the community to gather in remembrance of September 11, 2001 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Centennial Park on Academy Street. This observance will honor the lives lost and pay tribute to the heroes who courageously responded on that tragic day.All are welcome ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Thursday, Sept. 11, marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 2001. Locally, residents will have an opportunity to gather in remembrance. The Township of Berkeley Heights will hold a commemoration ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at 9/11 Memorial Park on Park Avenue.
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the creation of the Office of Strategic Defense Investment aimed at elevating New Jersey’s defense sector. The agency will be housed within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).Specifically, the Office will be tasked ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — At a highly attended marathon session on Wednesday, the Westfield Planning Board denied the owner of a Grandview Avenue property a variance to subdivide and replace a single residence with three separate homes. Chief among the concerns of board members, town officials and numerous ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – In a significant step towards enhancing public safety and infrastructure, the Watchung Borough Council has officially awarded a contract for the Phillips Field Complex Bridge Stabilization Project. At the Mayor and Council meeting held on Thursday, September 4, council members ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Township residents have until Sept. 29 to complete and submit the Downtown West Orange survey and provide feedback about what they want to see on Main Street. Meg Brill, Executive Director of Downtown West Orange, reported that the organization has created a survey to determine ...
WAYNE, NJ — “I only referred to them as Wayne’s slum lords five or six times during the meeting,” Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano said, recounting a recent sit-down with the owners of three of Wayne’s most “problematic hotels.” His remarks came this past Wednesday night as the Township Council ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The upcoming town council meeting will be Monday, Sept. 8. It will convene at 6 p.m. for an executive session about personnel. Some of the resolutions include: Authorizing Diana McGovern’s attorney service for the planning boardRenting leaf and snow collection equipmentDischarging ...
MILLBURN, NJ – September 2025's Millburn Township Employee Spotlight is Ed Montero, Assistant Supervisor of Parks for the Department of Public Works (DPW). He works diligently to maintain the township's parks and properties, keeping them safe for the community. Montero is behind the scenes setting ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Residents with disabilities or other functional needs can now use an updated online platform to register for emergency assistance. The Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters program - allows residents, their families and caregivers to provide ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A housing advocacy group is accusing Roxbury of trying to duck its constitutional responsibility to provide affordable housing, calling the township’s plan for the 2025–2035 cycle “egregiously deficient” and “an extreme outlier” compared to other New Jersey towns.Fair Share Housing ...